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Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Main Truckee is fishing well on the Nevada side when the sun is on the water. Overcast days produce best. Use small baetis, blue wing olives. (530) 587-4844

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
The lake opens to fishing on Jan. 1. Launching will be no problem and there was aggressive trout planting in the fall. Barring any unforeseen storm the opener should be good. There is a lot of bank access, too. A derby will be run from Topaz Lodge to celebrate the opener. (775) 266-3550

The Nevada side of the Truckee is still really good

by MATT KOLES
For it being Winter, the fishing is pretty good down in the desert. If the East winds aren't blowing, it's actually pretty warm. We need some snow, that's what keeps our little town of Truckee on the map. If their ain't snow, or your pass is blacked out for the holidays, you can always fish. Charles and Neil did today.

Sceirine Ranch is fishing like the East Walker, probably better

by JIM REID
Pretty much the same story on the ranch as on the Cali side of the river, it does warm up a bit earlier each day down on the Nevada side so you probably have a slightly larger window of opportunity down there as far as good fishing hours go. Work those same patterns in the deeper pockets down there and you should have some great

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Fishing for larger mackinaw is good. Macks are averaging two to six pounds but macks weighing 8 to 11 pounds are being caught. Best action is off Cal/Neva, Dollar Point and Sugar Pine Point. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Spider Point was the best spot last week during an overall slow week. Trollers do much better. Large fish have been few.  (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Use small midges or baetis flies. Access is wide open. Flows are low. Best bite is during the day when the water warms. (530) 587-4844

The Nevada side of the Truckee is the place to fish, and why!

by MATT KOLES
Things have got cold up in these parts, morning air temps are hovering in the zero-to low teens here in Hirschdale. Good luck if you're fishing the California side. It just doesn't warm up enough this time of year on the Cali side of the Truckee River for any real consistent fishing. Your best bet this time of year is to fish the Nevada

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Trollers continue to out-produce shore anglers by a better than two-to-one average. Big fish are rare. Most being caught are in the 20 to 24 inch range and those have to be released. There’s a productive stretch of water between Pelican and Crosby’s Lodge. (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Trout fishing is good downstream near the border and into Nevada. Baetis imitations, small stoneflies and midges will work.  (530) 587-4844

2012 Topaz Lodge Fishing Derby, January 1st thru April 15th, 2012

by CARILYN ALBIN
Open to anyone 21 or older with a valid fishing license. This promotion applies to trout caught in Topaz Lake, but shall include all strains of trout caught in Topaz Lake. The Legal State of Nevada Fish and Game regulations covering daily limits will apply to this promotion. Win $100 cash for every tagged fish caught plus 10 entries into the season ending drawing plus $10

This is a great time of year to fish the Scerine Ranch

by JIM REID
Pretty much the same story on the ranch as on the Cali side of the river, it does warm up a bit earlier each day down on the Nevada side so you probably have a slightly larger window of opportunity down there as far as good fishing hours go. Work those same patterns in the deeper pockets down there and you should have some great

And this one got away while on the Truckee, Bummer

by MATT KOLES
This ain't Livingston MT, but it sure in the hell has felt like it the last few days. We've been pummeled by wind. My face looks like Jim Harrison's. The wind can lead a man to drink, instead of Jim's Vodka in the afternoon, I choose a good IPA. Of course, I was stupid enough to guide in it yesterday, which in turn actually

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Gene St. Denis on Tuesday caught two macks weighing19 pound and 16 pounds while toplining near Homewood. Both are among the largest of the year. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Conditions are ideal for cutthroat trout. Water temperature is 51 degrees and larger fish are moving up. Some boats are getting more than two dozen trout per outing and a good number of cutts are larger than 24 inches, most are in the 17-inch class. Warrior Point is a good spot. Boats are out-producing shore anglers 2:1. (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fishing Report 11/29/11

by MATT KOLES
Mild, is the key word weather wise up here. 50's in Truckee, 6o's in Reno. Water temps are in the -not bad- mid 40's in the desert, and cold, but average, low 40's, near Truckee. Hit 'em on the head, really, fish do not like to run your flies down this time of year. The dude with the best drift wins. Good drifts, and

Talk About "Fat" Rainbows, see these Truckee River Specimens

by MATT KOLES
Them rainbows we've been catching down in the desert lately seem like they've had a bit to much of Grandma's Thanksgiving dinner. They look stuffed, except they don't like to sit on the couch afterwards, they like pulling hard in the current. Mr. Trout from Reno, who brought along his twin brother this time, roped them some fat trouts yesterday on the Truckee River. It's

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Gene St. Denis is guiding clients to 10 to 15 mack hook-ups per day and landing getting six to eight per day. Some are two-pounders and others are five to six pounds. He’s using dodgers and minnows in 100 to 150 feet of water. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS
Fishing is very good for numbers but large fish are rare. The first 10-pound plus fish of the season was registered this week. It weighed 13.8 pounds and came from Windless Bay on a spoon. Otherwise there are plenty of four- to six-pound cutts being caught.  (775) 476-0400

Truckee River Fishing Report 11/20/11

by MATT KOLES
Fishing continues to be great down on the Nevada side of the Truckee River. The California side of the river is a bit slow, due to cold weather and water temps. It's much warmer on the Nevada side, and that's what it takes to make the fish more active. Fish have moved into slower deeper water, so adjusting your tactics is the key. Pass up

What do the Truckee River Fly Fisherman and Music have in common?

by MATT KOLES
I met a dude back in January, the 1st to be exact. We went out and fished the Truckee River. It was cold and I was hungover. We had the usual small talk, got any kids? wife? did you grow up in Truckee? We also talked about music, and than realised we had similiar interests, other than fly fishing of course. This is Justin's new
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